Piano Man

by Billy Joel

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Lyrics

(G)It’s (C)nine o’ (Em)clock on a (Am)Sat ur day,

the (F)reg u lar (C)crowd shuf fles (D7)in.

There’s an (C)old man

sit ting (Am)next to me

mak in’ (F)love to his (G7sus)ton ic and (C)gin.

He says, (C)“Son, can you (Em)play me a (Am)mem o ry?

I’m (F)not real ly (C)sure how it (D)goes,

but it’s (C)sad and it’s (Em)sweet and I (Am)knew it com (C)plete when (F)I wore a (G7sus)young er man’s (C)clothes.”

(Am)Da da (Am)da de de (D7)da

da (Am)da de de (D7)da

da (G)da.

(C)Sing us a (Em)song, you’re the (Am)pia no man.

(F)Sing us a (C)song to (D)night.

Well, we’re (C)all in the (Em)mood for a (Am)mel o dy,

and (F)you’ve got us (G7sus)feel in’ al (C)right.

Now (C)nine o’ (Em)clock on a (Am)Sat ur day,

the (F)reg u lar (C)crowd shuf fles (D7)in.

There’s an (C)old man

sit ting (Am)next to me

mak in’ (F)love to his (G7sus)ton ic and (C)gin.

He says, (C)“Son, can you (Em)play me a (Am)mem o ry?

I’m (F)not real ly (C)sure how it (D)goes,

but it’s (C)sad and it’s (Em)sweet and I (Am)knew it com (C)plete when (F)I wore a (G7sus)young er man’s (C)clothes.”

(Am)Da da (Am)da de de (D7)da

da (Am)da de de (D7)da

da (G)da.

(C)Sing us a (Em)song, you’re the (Am)pia no man.

(F)Sing us a (C)song to (D)night.

Well, we’re (C)all in the (Em)mood for a (Am)mel o dy,

and (F)you’ve got us (G7sus)feel in’ al (C)right.

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Piano Man by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Piano Man” by Billy Joel in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Piano Man" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Piano Man"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.